The Arts — Performance Venues

The University of Utah is home to a variety of wonderful performance venues that range
from the small and intimate to the spacious and grand. Learn more about these locations
and check out what's happening at the respective venues below.

Babcock Theatre

Learn More About Babcock TheatreThis theatre, located on the lower level of Pioneer Theatre, usually showcases the
work of students from the U's Department of Theatre. Seating is open, but with a capacity
of 127, you may want to show up to these performances early.

Dumke Recital Hall

Learn More About the Dumke Recital HallThis gift from the Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke Foundation is located on the
north end of Gardner Hall and has seating for 114. It includes a Hamburg Steinway
B grand piano, a Steinway B piano, and a harpsichord.

Hayes Christensen Dance Theatre

Learn More About Hayes Christensen Dance TheatreThis formal performance space in the Marriott Center for Dance was named in honor
of Elizabeth R. Hayes and Willam Christensen and is shared by the departments of Modern
Dance and Ballet. The theatre has 333 seats and 14 rows that allow all audience members
an excellent view of the U's world-class dance programs.

Libby Gardner Concert Hall

Learn More About Libby Gardner Concert HallThis concert hall named after the wife of former University president David Gardner
is home to the U's major musical performances by students, faculty, and visiting musicians
and choirs. It contains 680 seats plus choir seating for 200 performers. The stage,
which includes two Hamburg Steinway D concert grand pianos and a Lively-Fulcher pipe
organ, can accommodate over 80 musicians.

Kingsbury Hall

Learn More About Kingsbury HallKingsbury Hall is the largest performing arts venue on campus and features some of
the biggest names and most talked about emerging artists in the country. Other groups,
both local and national, also present performances at Kingsbury Hall, including Odyssey
Dance Theatre and Broadway Across America-Utah.

Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre

Learn More About Simmons Pioneer Memorial TheatreThis facility is home to the Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), which is one of four fully
professional theatre companies in Utah. PTC produces seven plays each season, running
from September to May, including classics, musicals, dramas, and comedies. The company
creates its own productions on site, including costumes and scenery, while sometimes
using actors and directors from out-of-state.

Red Butte Garden Ampitheatre

Learn More About Red Butte Garden AmpitheatreFrom May to September this 3,000-seat outdoor venue in the foothills of the Wasatch
Mountains is home to a variety of performances, including Red Butte Garden's Outdoor
Concert Series.

Studio 115

Learn More About Studio 115 TheatreThis 108-seat theatre is located on the first floor of the Performing Arts Building,
just west of the Campus Bookstore and hosts student productions throughout the academic
year.